Santa Barbara
Stoned Parents Busted for Child Endangerment
Photo: Alondra Oliva and Justin Dacanay Santa Barbara County – In a case that makes one wonder why a valid driver’s license is required to operate a vehicle on any
Doorbell Camera Nabs Burglar in Orcutt Residence
Photo: Angel Ortiz Santa Barbara County – Advances in technology are making it harder than ever to successfully live a life of crime. Evidence of that came once again early
College Town Burglary Trio Busted
Photp: Demarqus Wiggins, Rendrick Scypion and Caitlin Williams Santa Barbara County – The community of Isla Vista, sharing a border with the UCSB campus, has a large transient population of
Exploding Mobile “Honey Oil” Lab Leads to Arrest
Photo: James Girona Santa Barbara County – As if being engaged in the production of Butane Honey Oil (BHO) was dangerous enough given the volatile gases produced in the manufacturing
Under the Influence With an Arsenal in His Backpack
Photo: Kyle Kenneth Hogue Santa Barbara County – 32-year-old Templeton resident Kyle Kenneth Hogue must have been hungrier than usual on the night of May 24th. It was just after
Store Owner Helps Cops Bust Serial Burglar
Photo: Brian Christopher Schotz Santa Barbara – 44-year-old Brian Christopher Schotz, recently released from state prison where he served time for a series of commercial burglaries in 2018, was free
Four Arrested with Firearms Arsenal
Photo: Austin Fout, Coleton Fout, Justine Garcia and Laura Burson Santa Barbara County – On the morning of May 15th, just after 7:00 a.m., Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Compliance
Thrift Shop Prowler Busted with Methamphetamine
Photo: Erica Woolum Santa Barbara County – Everyone likes a good bargain, and the local Goodwill Store is often the place where assorted treasures can be found. That may well
“Ghost Gun” and Coke Bust
Photo: Jaime Orozco Santa Barbara – In a city dependent upon tourist dollars for its economic well-being, the May 14th arrest of 26-year-old Santa Barbara resident Jaime Orozco is unlikely
Car thief can’t outrun her victim
Photo: Joann Mari Alley Santa Barbara County – If there were a book entitled “How to Steal a Car,” the opening chapters might inform the reader of the need to
